The Albanese Government has today released exposure draft legislation which will simplify and harmonise the century old veterans’ entitlements, compensation and rehabilitation system. The current system is difficult to understand and complex to administer. The Royal...
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Australia’s National Servicemen’s Day
Wednesday 14th Feb 2024
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. More than 280,000 Australians served in National Service schemes between 1951 and 1972. On 14 February we recognise the contributions of...
ADFRA – DFRDB UPDATE – JANUARY 2024
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
Our best wishes to you and your families for a safe and happy 2024. Thanks for your support Ongoing Quest for Fair TreatmentOur quest for fair treatment over our superannuation entitlements is ongoing. We will be in Canberra again next month and will report on the...
Statement from the Secretary of DVA on the Veterans’ MATES Program
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
The Department is aware that the withdrawal of Defence and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee approval on Monday, 5 February 2024 has increased concerns in the veteran community regarding the Veterans’ MATES Program (MATES),...
Media Release – Minister Keogh – Veteran Claims Backlog Elimination Imminent
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
The Albanese Government was elected on a commitment to properly resource the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to eliminate the unacceptable backlog of veteran compensation claims. In the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report, serious...
Radio Interview – 2GB Ben Fordham with DVA Minister The Hon. Matt Keogh 13 Feb 2024
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
SUBJECTS: Defence Recruitment, Clearing the Veteran Compensation Claims Backlog BEN FORDHAM: Matt Keogh is not the Minister for Defence, he's the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, but he's joining us on the line right now, Matt Keogh, good morning to you. MINISTER FOR...
DVA MATES Program Crisis: A Breach of Trust and the Case for Better Governance
Monday 5th Feb 2024
Documents disclosed to several news outlets, including Australian Veteran News, reveal serious concerns about the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). They suggest the DVA misled the Information Commissioner about improperly handling veterans’ medical and personal...
Alison Frame: Change leader looking to make a difference in veterans’ lives.
Saturday 3rd Feb 2024
STORY FROM THE MANDARIN PUBLICATION Alison Frame had a lot of work ahead of her when she became secretary of Department of Veterans’ Affairs just over 12 months ago. Not only was there a backlog of claims to manage but a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran...
ASPI Commentary: The mental health epidemic threatening Australia’s security
Thursday 1st Feb 2024
As it prepares Australia to defend itself in a contested region, the ADF has put the call out to young people to join—to achieve its goals, it needs to recruit 18,500 more people of serving age by 2040. Young people in Australia can seem an enigma to...
Conscription Commentary: Calls for return of conscription raise question about what’s in it for younger Aussies
Wednesday 31st Jan 2024
A cat has been set among the pigeons, with Curtin University academic Dr Alexey Muraviev calling for Australian policymakers to consider reinitiating conscription to defend the nation, but many young Aussies rightfully asked why. I know that the initial response from...